Propulsion, Geomagnetic Field, Magnetic Sail, Magnetic Torquer Abstract: The concept of "field directed propulsion, " which was suggested by Spenny et al. and Nagashima in 1994, isbased on the magnetic force induced by "uniform" geomagnetic field. Through an analytical investigation, we present that this concept is principally invalid for their original utility. We show, however, that their idea on magnetic shielding can be applied to the improvements of propulsive performance of "magnetic sail" and/or controlling performance of "magnetic torquer."
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